The Ukrainian contingent at the talks was led by Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov, while the Russian delegation was led by Vladimir Medinsky, the former Minister of Culture. Sources said that both the sides have agreed to meet again soon. Now there will be a meeting on the border of Poland-Belarus. In the midst of the talks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the goal of the talks for him was an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian forces. Hopeful of the outcome of the talks, Zelensky also advised Russian soldiers to return with their lives saved. “Don’t believe the claims of your commanders,” he said. So far 4500 Russian soldiers have been killed. On the other hand, Medinsky said, since the dispute is killing Ukrainian civilians and soldiers every hour, it is in the interest of both sides to reach an agreement as soon as possible.
There will be talks again: Mendisky
Speaking about the talks, Russian representative Vladimir Mendisky said, “The talks with the Ukrainian side lasted about five hours and we discussed all the points on the agenda.” In the meantime, we have discovered some such points on which we hope that together we can move forward. Right now both sides have returned to inform their leadership about the talks and there will be talks again in the coming days.
Russia captures two small Ukrainian cities
Fighting in various cities of Ukraine continued on Monday, but the advance of Russian forces on the fifth day was slower than on other days. Russian missiles and tanks continued to attack many cities including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Mariupol. Ukrainian officials claimed that none of these cities are currently under the control of Russian ground forces. At the same time, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed that its forces had captured two small towns in the southeast of Ukraine, Berdeyansk and Enerhodar. In addition, the Geporizhzhya nuclear plant is also captured. Ukraine denies possession of the nuclear plant.
So far 352 Ukrainian civilians have died in the war
According to Ukraine’s health ministry, 352 Ukrainian civilians, including 14 children, have been killed in the war so far. 1684 people are injured. However, according to independent sources, the death toll is much higher. According to the United Nations, 5 lakh people have left Ukraine and moved to neighboring countries.
Zelensky will create an international army
Ukrainian President Zelensky also announced the formation of an international army against Russia. He said, I appeal to the people of the whole world to join this army.
Ruble down 30 percent
After the attack on Ukraine, the effect of sanctions imposed on Russia by the US and Western countries is beginning to be visible. Russia’s currency, the ruble, fell 30 per cent in a day on Monday against the dollar. Russia’s central bank has increased its policy interest rates by more than 100 percent to save the economy.
Russia closes airspace for 36 countries
Meanwhile, Russia has closed its airspace to 36 countries. These include most European countries and Canada. These are the countries that have closed their airspace to Russian aircraft. The Russian Aviation Agency gave this information on Monday.
China said, keep peace, all sides
After Putin ordered the nuclear forces to be on high alert, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said, “All sides should maintain peace and avoid the situation from escalating.” Giving advice to Western countries, China said, every country’s legitimate security concerns should be taken seriously.
The matter will also be raised in the Human Rights Commission
The United Nations Human Rights Commission has decided to meet this week about the Russian attack on Ukraine. This meeting will be held at the request of Ukraine. In the 47-member commission, 29 members voted in favor of convening the meeting, while 5, including Russia-China, voted against. 13 members abstained from voting.